Compassionate Sous Chef (Bank) – Care Home Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure check funded by Avery

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for bank shifts at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals while maintaining budgetary guidelines.

The role involves preparing modified diets per IDDSI, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring strict food safety standards. You will contribute to resident well‑being and be part of a compassionate, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptable to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for bank shifts at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals while maintaining budgetary guidelines.

The role involves preparing modified diets per IDDSI, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring strict food safety standards. You will contribute to resident well‑being and be part of a compassionate, values-driven team.